One neuron example
This script simulates a neuron driven by a constant external current and records its membrane potential.
import nest
import nest.voltage_trace
nest.set_verbosity("M_WARNING")
nest.ResetKernel()
neuron = nest.Create("iaf_psc_alpha")
voltmeter = nest.Create("voltmeter")
nest.SetStatus(neuron, "I_e", 376.0)
nest.SetStatus(voltmeter, [{"withgid": True}])
nest.Connect(voltmeter, neuron)
nest.Simulate(1000.0)
nest.voltage_trace.from_device(voltmeter)